In CA, female employees are protected against discrimination because of their gender. Included in this is protection against discrimination because you are pregnant, or are experiencing pregnancy related issues. Such issues might include fertility treatments. Fortunately for you, the female CA employee, amendments to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act took that effect Jan. 1, make it easier for workers with disabilities, including problems with reproduction, to qualify for protection against discrimination.

Fertility treatments are often not easy on woman and affect their ability to work. Some procedures require women to report to a clinic several days each month. A general anesthetic is often required while eggs are retrieved from a woman’s ovaries, requiring recovery time. Some patients need bed rest after embryos are transferred. All this can interfere with your work, but you should be able to discuss these potential conflicts with your employer and come to a workable solution.

If you believe your employer has discriminated against you because of your fertility treatments, or because you are a woman, the So Cal Law Offices of David H. Greenberg are here to help. We have over 50 years of experience representing CA employees in gender discrimination suits. Our knowledgeable California employment lawyers might be able to help you recover damages for any pain, suffering, or lost wages you may have incurred as a result of discrimination. Call Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com.